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I'm rebuilding my life from ground zero - finances, the whole 9 yards. My clock is ticking on some things I've been confused about and repressed for a long time. One being, I want to move and go live somewhere I want to live. I want to save what I need to move and go as soon as possible, with a little cushion in the bank account. With the above criteria I don't want to hold myself down any longer unnecessarily. I don't want to stay where I'm at another whole year. Bad idea or good idea, I want to leave in 6 months. With that thinking, I've conditioned myself to think that a full-time job would do exactly that. That it's a more invested type of job. They'll expect me to stay a while. I'll have to wait for earned vacation time to leave or visit my new locale to look for jobs and apartments. Also I'll admit there's a little anxiousness over me becoming stuck here. Ultimately I feel that it's constrictive. I've been thinking that a part-time job is more ideal for my purposes, because it would allow me the flexibility to travel and visit my new locale, to look for jobs, have time for interviews. And also, it feels "disposable" for lack of a better teem. I use it for what I need it for, give my two weeks and go. Am I right? Or wrong? And why if I'm wrong. For some reason I've been confused about this and would like some feedback. Thank you.

Advise on part-time or full-time work

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Hi Rabbitos! Apologies for the delay, btw (more posters than respondents). "I've been thinking that a part-time job is more ideal for my purposes, because it would allow me the flexibility to travel and visit my new locale, to look for jobs, have time for interviews. And also, it feels "disposable" for lack of a better teem. I use it for what I need it for, give my two weeks and go. Am I right? Or wrong? And why if I'm wrong. For some reason I've been confused about this and would like some feedback." I agree a part-time job would make finding a permanent job and new home far easier. But that's what Temping is for. You can choose jobs that last 3 days (to cover for sick staff) or 2 weeks or whatever, on a wage that's equal to OR HIGHER than a full-time job, and then take days off in between (or weeks if you wanted; you'd just discuss your needs with the agency and they'd do the rest, including your tax). Do you have any Temping agencies in your area? (What country are you in?) Why the dilemma? The part-time route is just logical and far more practical, isn't it? Are you having trouble making decisions? And, if you don't mind my asking - why are you having to start over, and how old are you?

Advise on part-time or full-time work

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I say go for it! Find a location, come up with a plan, follow that plan, and make your move after you've gotten everything prepared and situated. A part time job may seem more flexible without feeling like you're obligated to stay for a long time, however, a full time job may be what will give you that cushion that you need for when you make that move. There are some flexible full time jobs out there as well, you just have to have an open mind as it may be something that you may not enjoy doing but will help you with the money you need and help you within the 6 month time frame that you plan on leaving. Don't limit your options, but take advantage of whatever seems like will put you in the place you're trying to be whether it's part-time or full-time. I embrace change and I admire people who aren't afraid of it either. If you're not happy where you are in life, you're doing the right thing by leaving. Don't stay stuck where you feel stagnant or you feel like things are just routine and redundant. Find your passion and live out your purpose. If you can't do that where you are, then it's to relocate. So you have the right idea! Goodluck with finding employment, with the move, and your new future.

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